Dash Diet Eating Plan

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (Dash) is a balanced and flexible eating plan which is based on research studies by Blood Institute (NHLBI), the National Heart, and Lung.

The studies have shown that Dash improves levels of blood lipids and high blood pressure. This can reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Dash needs no special foods and it has easy-to-follow recipes.

Nutrition content

Dash diet is rich in potassium, magnesium, protein, fiber, calcium and low in saturated and trans fats. The Dash eating plan has less sodium than the typical American diet. The research has shown that an eating plan which has 2,300 mg of sodium per day can lower blood pressure.

Also, an eating plan which has only 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day can lower blood pressure even more. People who are African Americans, adults aged 50 or older or have chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure should reduce sodium intake to 1,500 mg per day.